The short answer: Montreal buyers can commission a bespoke engagement ring from our Manchester workshop online, approve every detail in writing and receive it by insured, tracked FedEx delivery. Our conversations are in English, duty and import taxes are paid by the customer, and our standard making time is 5 to 6 weeks, varying with location and how busy we are.
Montreal has a strong design culture, from heritage buildings to a lively art scene. Many buyers there want a ring with character.
A ring with character
Montreal tastes often lean towards vintage inspired and artistic designs. A hidden halo, a milgrain edge or an unusual stone shape can give a ring a sense of history without being heavy. See engagement ring setting types.
Stones with a story
If you like old world charm, consider a coloured stone, such as a sapphire or a ruby, or a diamond in a softer shape such as a cushion or an oval. We can also redesign family jewellery into something new. Browse diamonds, ask us about sapphires, and see our guide to resetting an heirloom or inherited diamond.
Language
Our conversations are in English. We send written summaries after each conversation, which are easy to share with family or run through a translation tool, and every detail is confirmed in writing before making. If language matters to you, ask us before you begin. Our guide to planning a proposal or wedding in Quebec has more on this.
Artistic details
For a city that loves art and architecture, small details can carry a lot. Hand engraved shoulders, a pierced gallery under the stone, a fine milgrain edge or a band with a subtle texture all add character without making the ring fussy. We sketch the ideas first, then show a CAD render so you can see how each detail looks at true scale.
Winter in Montreal
Winters are long and cold. Gloves can catch on claws, and fingers shrink in the cold. Smooth, low settings help. See cold climate ring care and winter gloves and ring fit.
Time difference
Montreal is about five hours behind the UK for most of the year. A late morning call there is early evening for us.
Process, delivery and duty
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Design | Sketch and render, with changes until you are happy. |
| Approval | In writing, before making begins. |
| Making | Standard is 5 to 6 weeks, varying with location and how busy we are. |
| Delivery | Insured and tracked with FedEx. |
| Duty and tax | Paid by the customer, with rules that differ, and we talk you through them. |
Our guides to GST and HST on a ring bought from the UK and paying for a UK bespoke ring in CAD explain the tax and currency side.
Sizing
Canadian ring sizes commonly follow the US scale. Give us the scale and a measurement in millimetres, and we confirm the size with you in writing before making.
Proposal ideas
Think about the old streets, a hilltop park or a snowy walk. Check access and the weather, and have a backup. Our guide to the best places to propose in Montreal has more ideas.
See winter proposals in Canada and written approval. Pieces start from £600.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in French? Our conversations are in English, with written summaries that are easy to translate. Ask us if language matters to you.
Can you make a vintage inspired ring? Yes.
Who pays import charges? The customer, and we explain what to expect.
Can you add hand engraving? Ask us, and we explain what suits the design.
Can we talk on video? Yes.